Senior Director, Culinary, Americas

The location for this position is virtual/remoteThis is your chance to be part of our Hotel Operations team that oversees the daily functions of our Americas-managed hotel portfolio!What will I be doing?As the Senior Director of Culinary, you will support the team in ensuring our guests receive an exceptional hospitality experience and that we remain a leader in our industry. On the F&B team reporting to the Senior Vice President of F&B Operations, you will elevate all culinary-related products and experiences by being both the lead and driver of quality, consistency, and delivery of our culinary mission across the Full-Service brand portfolio which includes, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton, Signia and our Luxury & Lifestyle brands.Your responsibilities will also include:

Develop, implement, and direct culinary strategies and menus for all brands under the leadership of the SVP Food & Beverage for all Managed food areas: restaurants, bars, banquets, and grab & go.

Lead new hotel openings by coordinating all culinary responsibilities, supervise the kitchen planning process for new projects and remodels, and collaborate with our Brand leads to establish new strategies, programs, and concepts (e.g., Menu development, interior design, equipment, and training plans).

Build, develop, and implement a culinary culture of constant improvement by providing educational material via our FOH Studio, facilitating R&D sessions to inspire innovation, and organizing workshops with our partner suppliers to ensure quality and provide education.

Engage in the development of departmental objectives for the business and direct the methodologies by which those objectives will be accomplished and measured.

How you will collaborate with others:

Translate organizational goals and objectives into performance standards for divisions, departments, and individual positions.

Ensure hotel Executive Chefs complete established performance plans.

Lead and guide culinary leadership in the properties to deliver upon established culture, goals, and business processes.

What are we looking for?Success will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

Ensure systems and programs are in place at the hotels to guarantee safe food handling.

Lead the creative process in all menu development for all applicable brands.

Assist in the identification of restaurant and bar operator partners that will improve the visibility of Hilton and maximize financial return.

Support the recruitment efforts for all Executive Chefs, Executive Sous Chefs, and Restaurant and Banquet Chefs.

To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

Ten (10) or more years in hospitality (F&B, Catering, or similar field)

Four (4) years as an Executive Chef or in a convention center operations management position

50-60% travel (e.g., To conduct on-site property evaluations and development, represent and participate in industry tradeshows, events, or internal meetings, as requested).

It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Bachelor's Degree

Five (5) years in non-hotel or restaurant-based culinary development (e.g., Food, menus, or product)

Multi-unit oversight in a Regional or above-property capacity

Experience negotiating deals

Global luxury hotel experience

Advanced Culinary certification(s)

Bilingual or Trilingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese)

What is it like working for Hilton?Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to our benefits (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits) such as the Go Hilton travel program, employee stock purchase program, and paid time off including parental leave.Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/brands) . Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hiltoncareers/) to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws.We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us (https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/HILTGLOBAL/documents/ApplicantAccommodationandAccessibilityAssistance-English-20230515-1684253430519.pdf) if you require an accommodation during the application process.Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401(k) savings plan, 20 days of paid time off accruing over your first year of employment and increasing up to 25 days after completing one year of full employment, up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents, 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year, up to 5 bereavement days, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, an employee assistance program, access to a care coordination program (“Wellthy”), a legal services program, an educational assistance program, adoption assistance, a backup childcare program, pre-tax commuter benefit and our travel discount. The annual salary range for this role is $165,000-$220,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.#LI-REMOTEJob: Guest Services, Operations, and Front OfficeTitle: Senior Director, Culinary, AmericasLocation: nullRequisition ID: COR014MSEOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans